I’ve not been very regular about blogging lately. I’m sure my regular readers may have noticed that already (some of you have sent me messages via facebook). So I feel obligated to confess at the very beginning that I’ve been a bit off my blog. For one, facebook has become so stingy about letting people get views because I...
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Tag Archives: shrimp
Mexican Shrimp and Rice
I love Mexican food – probably because it has a lot in common with Indian food. In both cuisines there is a lot of use of onions, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, coriander and of course various kinds of chilies. I got particularly addicted to Mexican food a couple of summers ago when my son’s best friend from high school stayed...
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Grilled Apricot Shrimp with Harissa Aioli
Last week, my husband and I discovered a great local restaurant where I had probably the best shrimp dish I have ever eaten! A friend of mine had recommended this restaurant called Wildwood Kitchen in Bethesda and since it was not in downtown Bethesda (where all the best restaurants usually locate themselves) I went with absolutely no expectations. I...
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Grilled Plums and Shrimp Salad
Now that spring is finally here, I have been cooking with the fresh herbs that have suddenly come to life in my backyard. Also the warmer weather means that I can use my backyard grill more frequently (being die-hard grillers my husband and I sometimes grill while standing in a foot of snow on the back patio). So this...
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Asian Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Asian Shrimp and Avocado Salad
I love sushi but I am also trying to reduce my intake of simple carbs. Of course, I could try making sashimi but then I miss out on balancing my diet – so the compromise for me is to make a green salad (baby arugula and baby spinach)with some of the elements of sushi that...
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